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Returns the corresponding angle in degrees for an angle specified in radians.
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Transact-SQL Syntax Conventions
Syntax
DEGREES ( numeric_expression )
Arguments
- numeric_expression
Is an expression of the exact numeric or approximate numeric data type category, except for the bit data type.
Return Code Values
Returns the same type as numeric_expression.
Examples
The following example returns the number of degrees in an angle of PI/2 radians.
SELECT 'The number of degrees in PI/2 radians is: ' +
CONVERT(varchar, DEGREES((PI()/2)));
GO
Here is the result set.
The number of degrees in PI/2 radians is 90
(1 row(s) affected)
See Also
Reference
Mathematical Functions (Transact-SQL)